Italian Treasures

From the top of the “boot” to the tip of the toe, explore the best of Italy.

See gondolas glide down the Grand Canal and visit Doge’s Palace in Venice. In Florence, admire Michelangelo’s statue of David and Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus. History comes to life at the Colosseum in Rome, while Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling is just 60 feet overhead in the Sistine Chapel.

Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

Day 2: Milan • Venice

Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Travel to Venice

Day 3: Venice

Take a guided tour of Venice

St. Mark’s Square

Grand Canal

Visit the Doge's Palace

See a glass-blowing demonstration

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Venetian art workshop

Try your hand at the ancient art of mosaic-making in the center of the Floating City. After a lesson from a professional artist, use small pieces of colored material—traditionally glass or stone—to create a pattern or picture of your own!

Day 4: Florence

Travel to Florence

Take a guided tour of Florence

With your expert local guide you will see:

Piazza della Signoria

Ponte Vecchio

Chiesa di Santa Croce

Gates of Paradise

Visit the Duomo

Day 5: Florence

Enjoy a free day in Florence

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Pisa

Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.

Day 6: Assisi

Travel to Assisi

Take a guided tour of Assisi

Visit the Basilica of St. Francis

Day 7: Sorrento region

Travel to the Sorrento region

Day 8: Sorrento region

Travel by ferry to Capri

Take a guided tour of Capri

Enjoy a boat cruise

Day 9: Taormina region

Take a ferry to Messina

Travel to the Taormina region

Day 10: Taormina region

Take a guided tour of Taormina

With your expert local guide you will see:

Duomo

Palazzo Corvaia

Visit the Greek theater

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Mount Etna

Ascend Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, on this breathtaking half-day excursion! Listen to commentary from your guide before enjoying free time to walk around the lava fields, take photos, and marvel at the views. Note: Comfortable walking shoes and a jacket are recommended.

Day 11: Palermo • Night ferry

Travel to Palermo

Take a guided tour of Palermo

With your expert local guide you will see:

Cappella Palatina

Palazzo dei Normanni

Visit the Palermo Cathedral

Visit the Cathedral of Monreale

Board a night ferry to Naples

Day 12: Pompeii • Rome

Travel to Pompeii

Take a guided tour of Pompeii

Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins

Travel to Rome

Day 13: Rome

Take an expertly guided tour of Rome

Visit the Colosseum

Visit the Roman Forum

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Roman Catacombs

Opt to explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century. Christian burial grounds and priceless relics abound, and the art that lines the walls is world-class. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This optional is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.

Day 15: Depart for home

Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

Day 2: Milan • Venice

Day 3: Venice

Take a guided tour of Venice

St. Mark’s Square

Grand Canal

Visit the Doge's Palace

See a glass-blowing demonstration

Add this in-depth excursion:

Venetian art workshop

Try your hand at the ancient art of mosaic-making in the center of the Floating City. After a lesson from a professional artist, use small pieces of colored material—traditionally glass or stone—to create a pattern or picture of your own!

Day 4: Florence

Travel to Florence

Take a guided tour of Florence

With your expert local guide you will see:

Piazza della Signoria

Ponte Vecchio

Chiesa di Santa Croce

Gates of Paradise

Visit the Duomo

Day 5: Florence

Enjoy a free day in Florence

Add this in-depth excursion:

Pisa

Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.

Day 6: Assisi

Travel to Assisi

Take a guided tour of Assisi

Visit the Basilica of St. Francis

Day 7: Sorrento region

Travel to the Sorrento region

Day 8: Sorrento region

Travel by ferry to Capri

Take a guided tour of Capri

Enjoy a boat cruise

Day 9: Taormina region

Take a ferry to Messina

Travel to the Taormina region

Day 10: Taormina region

Take a guided tour of Taormina

With your expert local guide you will see:

Duomo

Palazzo Corvaia

Visit the Greek theater

Add this in-depth excursion:

Mount Etna

Ascend Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, on this breathtaking half-day excursion! Listen to commentary from your guide before enjoying free time to walk around the lava fields, take photos, and marvel at the views. Note: Comfortable walking shoes and a jacket are recommended.

Day 11: Palermo • Night ferry

Travel to Palermo

Take a guided tour of Palermo

With your expert local guide you will see:

Cappella Palatina

Palazzo dei Normanni

Visit the Palermo Cathedral

Visit the Cathedral of Monreale

Board a night ferry to Naples

Day 12: Pompeii • Rome

Travel to Pompeii

Take a guided tour of Pompeii

Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins

Travel to Rome

Day 13: Rome

Take an expertly guided tour of Rome

Visit the Colosseum

Visit the Roman Forum

Add this in-depth excursion:

Roman Catacombs

Opt to explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century. Christian burial grounds and priceless relics abound, and the art that lines the walls is world-class. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This optional is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.

Day 14: Rome

Take a guided tour of Vatican City

Visit the Sistine Chapel

Visit St. Peter’s Basilica

Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:

Trevi Fountain

Pantheon

Piazza Navona

Spanish Steps

Day 15: Depart for home

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Italian Treasures

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